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Matthew Hurt at a glance

6-9, 200 pounds

Position: Power forward, often plays other positions.

Ranking: No. 7 in the class of 2019 according to rivals.com.

Honors: McDonald's All-America, Mr. Minnesota Basketball, played on gold medal-winning U.S. team at the 2018 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in St. Catharines, Ontario.

AAU: Played on D1 Minnesota, state's top club team.

In the paint: Hurt holds the large high schools state record for rebounds with 1,462.